First Care Living Center in Fosston, MN
First Care Living Center is a smaller-sized nursing home facility in Fosston, Minnesota (Polk county). The Nursing Home Site profile for First Care Living Center includes: Pricing, Visiting / Business Hours, Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
They have 50 beds and a daily average of 29.9 residents (which would leave,on average, 20 beds available).
First Care Living Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a Non profit - Corporation ownership.
They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital.
They do not belong to a continuing care community.
First Care Living Center received an overall rating from CMS of 3 stars compared to the MN average of 3.7 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
They have had 2 fine(s).
Totalling: $48915.00.
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Due to COVID-19 and just new rules in general, many nursing homes have new procedures for visiting. We advise calling First Care Living Center ( at (218) 435-1133 ) to see what their protocols are for visiting and placement appointments if you are not already familiar with them.
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Overall Rating: 3/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 900 Hilligoss Boulevard Southeast in Fosston Minnesota 56542.
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They can be reached by phone at (218) 435-1133.
Quality of care, CMS Ratings, Services, Staffing, and Top-rated Facilities can be viewed below.
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Prices and Length of Stay
According to our latest records from CMS, the average daily amount billed by First Care Living Center to Medicare is $604.00 per day (compared to a Minnesota average of $770) and Medicare reimbursed them an average of $176.00 per day. Some accept this as payment in full. Coinsurance and other forms of Medicare and insurance can often help cover most, if not all, of the rest.
It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays for what they deem as 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more Here.
Please note that the pricing above is the average billed to Medicare. Each person and case is unique. (Supplemental Insurance / Medicare Advantage Plans, single or double rooms, etc). If you are interested in this facility you should contact First Care Living Center directly for exact pricing and what options are available for you or your loved one's personal care needs.
Health and Demographics
The average age at First Care Living Center is approximately 81 years old.
Percentage of patients at First Care Living Center with the following conditions:
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Additional Care Home Services & Info
Medicare and Medicaid participation for First Care Living Center (previously: Essentia Health Fosston) began on Jan 01, 1988.
Special care beds for patients with Alzheimer's are available.
Hospice beds are available.
Blood Admin, Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 0
Medicaid ID: 381347904
Financial Year End: 09-30
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): NORIDIAN ADMIN SERVICES
CMS Regional Office: Chicago
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 50
Alzheimer's Beds: 2
Hospice Beds: 2
Multi-Facility Name: Essentia Health
Staff Size
First Care Living Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 2.02 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at First Care Living Center. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 3 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 2 stars 
Staff Rating: 5 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 3 stars
Long Term Stay Rating: 3 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: stars 
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
First Care Living Center in FOSSTON, Minnesota has 50 beds compared to the Minnesota average of 75.3 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 29.9 residents compared to the MN average of 59.2 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 59.8% daily average occupancy rate compared to the Minnesota average of 78.62% and a national average of 81.38%.
First Care Living Center's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
3 stars compared to the MN average of 3.7 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
2 stars compared to the MN average of 2.74 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
5 stars compared to the MN average of 4.11 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
3 stars compared to the MN average of 4.03 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
3 stars compared to the MN average of 3.67 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
3 stars compared to the MN average of 3.16 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 2.67 for First Care Living Center versus the MN average of 3.06 and a national average of 3.20.
You may also be interested in seeing how their inspections and penalties (fines and payment denials) match up with others at the following links:
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 78.8%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 0.00 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 0.00 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 0.00 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 0.00 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.00 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 0.00 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.00 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 0.00 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for First Care Living Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Innovis Health Llc | Operational/managerial Control |
| Christensen, James | Director |
| Cooper, Mark | Director |
| Haugen, Joel | Director |
| Heilman, Tim | Director |
| Horn, Beverly | Director |
| Jackson, Aarick | Director |
| Lewandowski, Laurie | Director |
| Overmoe, Robert | Director |
| Rogers, Jerry | Director |
| Wroblewski, Robert | Director |
| Bodensteiner, Kim | Officer |
| Gish, Kevin | Officer |
| Heegaard, William | Officer |
Hospitals near First Care Living Center
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Essentia Health Fosston
900 Hilligoss Boulevard Se Fosston, MN 56542 (218) 435-1133 Critical Access Hospitals |
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